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RSS
Original Notes:
Set up a Reader - Netvibes, PageFlakes, Google Reader
Make sure your blog has RSS
Subscribe to each other's blogs
Choose blogs from outside the class (give a suggested list of blogs to check out)
Continue to comment on the class blog, each other's blogs and on other blogs
Notice how other people set up their blogs and what add-ins they have
What do you see on other people's blogs that you want to add to yours?
Complete Reflections on Your Own Learning Blog.
What blogs do you recommend for others?
How could RSS help you keep up with your students' or co-workers?
What is RSS: As Defined by Wikipedia:
RSS is a family of Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines, and podcasts.[2] An RSS document (which is called a "feed" or "web feed"[3] or "channel") contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with web sites in an automated manner that can be piped into special programs or filtered displays.
RSS content can be read using software called an "RSS reader", "feed reader" or an "aggregator", which can be web-based or desktop-based. The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed's link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process. The RSS reader checks the user's subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds and provides a user interface to monitor and read the feeds.
As Defined by Others:
RSS is for "Really Simple Syndication" and is a file format for delivering regularly updated information on the web. Watch the video below to get a better understanding.
Reasons for RSS: (PLN, Personal Learning Network) 1.Get information from other resources and network members. 2.Give information to others by posting on your blog and leaving comments on others. (students, parents, team members, community and other professionals)
Build a PLN. 3.You’ll find that as you read other blogs and leave comments you’ll become a part of a network of learners from around the world. You will gain a large support team and several new friends as you collaborate back and forth. 4.Class Blogs 5.Podcasts - professional development, study guides, reviews, etc. 6.Monitor / Research – news, sports, weather 7.Professional Development 8.Collaboration – get notification of changes on wikis 9.School News
Assignments: 1. Create an Account and Set up a Reader (We recommend using one of these 3 readers.) a.Google Reader http://www.google.com/reader/view/#overview-page<span (Google Reader is a basic cut and dry RSS Reader. I call this the Strait Forward Reader. No glimmer just guts! ) Google Reader is strictly a RSS reader. b.Netvibes http://www.netvibes.com/#General<span (Netvibes is a more robust reader that allows you to group and categorize your feeds. I call this the Organized Reader. The busy professional usually likes this one.) Netvibes has lots of features via widgets as well as being a RSS reader. It is more of a start page. c.PageFlakes http://www.pageflakes.com/default.aspx<span (PageFlakes is a robust reader that allows you to personalize, beautify, and categorize your feeds and look. I call this the Flashy Reader. This is a great option for the visual learner.) PageFlakes has lots of features via widgets as well as being a RSS reader. It is more of a start page.
2. Subscribe to All Classmates’ Blog in Your Reader of Choice The list will be provided as the students respond to the class blog leaving their newly created blog address. You can find this on our Class Wiki @ ___.
3. Subscribe to at Least 3 Other Non-Classmates Blogs A list of preferred blogs will be on the class blog’s blog roll.
4. Read and Make Comments On Classmates’ Blogs There will be a rotation of blogs that you will be required to comment on. You can find this on our Class Blog Page.
5. Make Your Blog Post Answer these questions: a.What RSS reader did you chose and why? b.What “non-classmate” blogs did you subscribe to? c.What made you chose those blogs? d.What do you like about RSS? e.How can you use RSS in your classroom or job? f.What was your biggest struggle with this assignment?
Resources to Complete Assignments: 1.List of classmates blogs 2.Rotation schedule for comments 3.List of preferred blogs to subscribe to (blog roll) 4.Tutorials for each of the 3 readers (How to setup each reader, features, and how to subscribe with that reader.) 5.Tutorials on how to leave a comment on other’s blogs. 6.Feed finding tools: a.Google Blog Search b.Feedster c.Topix.net d.Syndic8.com e.Technorati
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RSS
Original Notes:
What is RSS:
As Defined by Wikipedia:
RSS is a family of Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines, and podcasts.[2] An RSS document (which is called a "feed" or "web feed"[3] or "channel") contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with web sites in an automated manner that can be piped into special programs or filtered displays.
RSS content can be read using software called an "RSS reader", "feed reader" or an "aggregator", which can be web-based or desktop-based. The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed's link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process. The RSS reader checks the user's subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds and provides a user interface to monitor and read the feeds.
As Defined by Others:
RSS is for "Really Simple Syndication" and is a file format for delivering regularly updated information on the web. Watch the video below to get a better understanding.
Reasons for RSS: (PLN, Personal Learning Network)
1. Get information from other resources and network members.
2. Give information to others by posting on your blog and leaving comments on others. (students, parents, team members, community and other professionals)
Build a PLN.
3. You’ll find that as you read other blogs and leave comments you’ll become a part of a network of learners from around the world. You will gain a large support team and several new friends as you collaborate back and forth.
4. Class Blogs
5. Podcasts - professional development, study guides, reviews, etc.
6. Monitor / Research – news, sports, weather
7. Professional Development
8. Collaboration – get notification of changes on wikis
9. School News
Examples of RSS in Education:
1. http://del.icio.us/</span>
2. http://www.diigo.com/</span>
3. iTunes education http://www.apple.com/education/itunesu_mobilelearning/itunesu.html</span>
4. http://www.roundrockisd.org/RSS/News.xml</span>
5. http://www.educational-feeds.com/</span>
6. http://www.loc.gov/rss/cataloging/classlists.xml</span>
Assignments:
1. Create an Account and Set up a Reader (We recommend using one of these 3 readers.)
a. Google Reader http://www.google.com/reader/view/#overview-page<span (Google Reader is a basic cut and dry RSS Reader. I call this the Strait Forward Reader. No glimmer just guts! ) Google Reader is strictly a RSS reader.
b. Netvibes http://www.netvibes.com/#General<span (Netvibes is a more robust reader that allows you to group and categorize your feeds. I call this the Organized Reader. The busy professional usually likes this one.) Netvibes has lots of features via widgets as well as being a RSS reader. It is more of a start page.
c. PageFlakes http://www.pageflakes.com/default.aspx<span (PageFlakes is a robust reader that allows you to personalize, beautify, and categorize your feeds and look. I call this the Flashy Reader. This is a great option for the visual learner.) PageFlakes has lots of features via widgets as well as being a RSS reader. It is more of a start page.
Compare Google Reader and Netvibes here http://zachkollegger.com/archives/netvibes-vs-google-reader
Compare all readers and start pages here. http://mashable.com/2007/06/29/personalized-homepages/
2. Subscribe to All Classmates’ Blog in Your Reader of Choice
The list will be provided as the students respond to the class blog leaving their newly created blog address. You can find this on our Class Wiki @ ___.
3. Subscribe to at Least 3 Other Non-Classmates Blogs
A list of preferred blogs will be on the class blog’s blog roll.
4. Read and Make Comments On Classmates’ Blogs
There will be a rotation of blogs that you will be required to comment on. You can find this on our Class Blog Page.
5. Make Your Blog Post
Answer these questions:
a. What RSS reader did you chose and why?
b. What “non-classmate” blogs did you subscribe to?
c. What made you chose those blogs?
d. What do you like about RSS?
e. How can you use RSS in your classroom or job?
f. What was your biggest struggle with this assignment?
Resources to Complete Assignments:
1. List of classmates blogs
2. Rotation schedule for comments
3. List of preferred blogs to subscribe to (blog roll)
4. Tutorials for each of the 3 readers (How to setup each reader, features, and how to subscribe with that reader.)
5. Tutorials on how to leave a comment on other’s blogs.
6. Feed finding tools:
a. Google Blog Search
b. Feedster
c. Topix.net
d. Syndic8.com
e. Technorati
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